Defining themselves more than just a one-hit wonder, the Primitive Radio Gods retool their artsy modern rock on their long-awaited follow up, the indie rock friendly White Hot Peach (2001).
Lead singer Chris O'Connor is not consumed with commercial success, for he makes his own rules when delivering hooky lyrical imagery.
The songs themselves are quick, showcasing the band's shimmering acoustics and airy percussion.
"Gotta Know Now" and "Blood From a Beating Heart" are mysterious; theatrically impressive with electronic grooves and hushing vibes courtesy of O'Connor's less than dynamic presence as a frontman.
"Devil's Triangle" is more aggressive with its heavy riffs and techtronic samples.
White Hot Peach, however, isn't designed for a mass appeal.
And that's perfectly acceptable.
Who needs another massive hit? It appears the Primitive Radio Gods are content with that.
Playfully tapping into space rock aesthetics on the six-minute "Whatever Wakes McCool," the band does it without all the hype.
White Hot Peach may not be wholesome in the same way as Rocket, but it's a bit more enticing.
They went deeper for a sonic bliss, completely ignoring the catch that made them a flash in the pan during the summer of 1996.
That's pretty respectable.
| Title/Composers | Performer | Listen | Time | Size | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Message from StevenChris O'Connor, Jeff Sparks | Primitive Radio Gods | Play | 02:16 | 5 MB | 16 MB |
| 2 | Ghost of a ChanceChris O'Connor, Jeff Sparks | Primitive Radio Gods | Play | 03:30 | 8 MB | 21 MB |
| 3 | Gotta Know NowChris O'Connor, Jeff Sparks | Primitive Radio Gods | Play | 02:56 | 6 MB | 22 MB |
| 4 | Blood from a Beating HeartJeff Sparks | Primitive Radio Gods | Play | 03:02 | 6 MB | 20 MB |
| 5 | Fading OutChris O'Connor, Jeff Sparks | Primitive Radio Gods | Play | 03:53 | 8 MB | 26 MB |
| 6 | Devil's TriangleJeff Sparks | Primitive Radio Gods | Play | 02:01 | 4 MB | 14 MB |
| 7 | First Alien PhotoChris O'Connor, Jeff Sparks | Primitive Radio Gods | Play | 02:37 | 5 MB | 14 MB |
| 8 | Wayward Pilot's MissionChris O'Connor, Jeff Sparks | Primitive Radio Gods | Play | 03:57 | 9 MB | 23 MB |
| 9 | Skin JobChris O'Connor, Jeff Sparks | Primitive Radio Gods | Play | 04:22 | 10 MB | 26 MB |
| 10 | Motor of JoyChris O'Connor, Jeff Sparks | Primitive Radio Gods | Play | 03:24 | 7 MB | 22 MB |
| 11 | Whatever Wakes McCoolChris O'Connor, Jeff Sparks | Primitive Radio Gods | Play | 06:37 | 15 MB | 39 MB |
| 38 mins | 88 MB | |||||
| 38 mins | 247 MB | |||||
| Artist | Job | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Brewton | Effects, Oscillator, Theremin |
| 2 | Tim Lauterio | Photography |
| 3 | Chris O'Connor | Composer, Engineer |
| 4 | OConnor | Engineer |
| 5 | Tim Palmer | Mixing |
| 6 | Bob Pantages | Mastering |
| 7 | Garth Powell | Gong, Guiro, Megaphone, Waterphone |
| 8 | Primitive Radio Gods | Art Direction, Primary Artist, Producer |
| 9 | Jillian Reitsma | Layout Concept, Layout Design |
| 10 | Madeleine Smith | Music Clearance |
| 11 | Jeff Sparks | Composer |
| 12 | David Vaught | Engineer, Guitar |
| 13 | Steve White | Flute, Tom-Tom, Vocals |
| Quality | Format | Encoding | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | MP3 | 320kps 44.1kHz | MP3 is an audio coding format which uses a form of lossy data compression. The highest bitrate of this format is 320kbps (kbit/s). MP3 Digital audio takes less amount of space (up to 90% reduction in size) and the quality is not as good as the original one. |
| CD Quality | FLAC | 16bit 44.1kHz | FLAC is an audio coding format which uses lossless compression. Digital audio in FLAC format has a smaller size and retains the same quality of the original Compact Disc (CD). |